Inner Vindication of the Oppressed
Proverbs 22:23 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Proverbs 22 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
God (the I AM) takes up the cause of the oppressed and reveals the harm done by the oppressor. It points to inner justice and the restoration of dignity that flows from right consciousness.
Neville's Inner Vision
Think of the Lord in this verse as your I AM, the steadfast awareness that never abandons its rightful state. When you feel wronged, you are not begging an external court; you are declaring through consciousness that your true self is vindicated. The word 'plead their cause' means you consent to the inner ruling that your inner truth has sustaining power, and you align with the state where no claim against you can persist. 'Spoil the soul of those that spoiled them' becomes a disclosure of inner law: the oppressor’s grip dissolves as you withdraw belief from their power and re-harmonize your atmosphere with safety, dignity, and peace. In Neville's terms, creation follows consciousness; as you stand in the awareness of your innocence and right relationship with God, the outer scene rearranges to mirror your inner conviction. So practice dwelling in the felt certainty that you are already vindicated, and observe how justice moves in your life from within to without.
Practice This Now
Imaginative act: Close your eyes and repeat, 'I AM vindicated by the I AM.' Feel the serenity as if already true; rest in this state for a minute and notice the inner shifts.
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